Amanda Burris
Should I Self-Identify as a Person with a Disability?
An individual has three avenues to inform an employer they have a disability: Self-ID, self-disclosure, and is public announcement.
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Keith Meadows
Oct 15, 20188 min read
Meaningful Employment for People with Disabilities Changes Lives
Mark’s journey up until that point in 2016 was very similar to many individuals with disabilities. Mark has had a lifelong struggle with le
Hef Matthews
Sep 11, 20183 min read
Corporations Have a Responsibility to Share Their Diversity Strategy
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is no longer defined as a “nice thing to do” but rather a key component of a company’s brand identity.
Hef Matthews
Aug 28, 201812 min read
Former NFL Player Marques Ogden Opens Up About Personal Bankruptcy, Depression and Alcoholism
In 2013, after a five year career in the NFL that netted him millions of dollars, Marques Ogden declared personal bankruptcy. But Marques...
Kristine Foss
Jun 1, 20185 min read
Creating a Strategic Playbook to Attract and Hire People with Disabilities
Nearly 40% of employers are having challenges hiring qualified employees, while at the same time one in five people in the United States hav
Brianne Lott
May 7, 20182 min read
You’re Not Being Braggadocious: Why it’s OK to Highlight Your Company’s Diversity & Inclusion Ef
If your business is inclusive and has a diverse group of employees, it behooves you to showcase that as often as possible. Why? When people
Hef Matthews
Apr 30, 20186 min read
It's Time to Rethink Your Hiring Strategy: Why You Need to Start Outsourcing Your Recruiting Eff
With the unemployment rate near 17-year lows, employers nationwide are recognizing the increased importance of expanding resources towards r
Kristine Foss
Mar 27, 20183 min read
Changing Minds and Changing Lives: The Measurable Business Benefits of Hiring People with Disabiliti
Nearly 40% of employers are having challenges hiring qualified employees, while at the same time one in five people in the United States hav
Hef Matthews
Mar 23, 20181 min read
March is National Developmental Disability Awareness Month
Hear from Disability Solutions’ Director of Partnership Engagement, Kevin McCloskey, who gave an interview with WFSB Channel 3 in Connecticu
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